MY LIBRARIAN AIMEE – Batavia Public Library

My Librarian Aimee

Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.

—C.S. Lewis

When I’m not chasing my two small children or doing the dishes, you can find me taking advantage of every quiet moment to read. I’ve always loved books where people overcome trials and end up bettering themselves. Even as a child, if a book made me feel something or cry, it was an instant favorite. Mick Harte was Here, anyone? I am a huge advocate for body positivity, self-love, and doing what makes you happy. As an adult, I love books that promote a healthy body image and self-confidence. My favorite types of books include: graphic novels, fairy tale adaptations, YA, and nonfiction. I love true stories about people who have conquered the odds and have made their lives better. I also love teen contemporary realistic fiction because, even as an adult, you can learn from them. You learn how and why you should treat someone with respect and why it’s important to follow your dreams and fall in love. If you’re looking for your next cozy mystery, I suggest you ask one of the other fabulous librarians, but if you want shocking true stories and coming-of-age tales, I’m your girl.

On Aimee's Bookshelf

The Moon, the Stars, and Madame Burova by Ruth Hogan

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Aristotle and Dante Drive into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Saenz

All Time Favorites

A reverse chronological story of the lives of men and women inside a woman’s reproductive health services clinic, as a disgruntled man rushes inside, opens fire, and takes hostage of all who remain alive inside.

A shocking, true story of a young woman’s desperate escape from a toxic relationship with her son.

A story about the friendship between 2 teenage boys and struggling with their identities, gender roles, and family relationships.

A graphic retelling of the misunderstood Goliath of Gath and his unfortunate demise.

Written from the perspective of a 14-year-old girl in her own personal heaven, coming to grips with her murder and how it affects her family.

Former best friends reflect on their friendship.

A graphic novel about binge eating and recovery.

A young artist struggles to complete art before going completely blind.

A young woman struggles to cope with the loss of her son.

Quarantine Reads

A group of unlikely female companions and a group of moths team up to take down a monster known as “The Collector.”

A prince comes to terms with his identity and place within the royal family with the help from his lowly dressmaker, Frances.

Chanel is a survivor of sexual assault. She tells of her journey through the court system and the mental and emotional tolls it took on her and her family.

Teenage girls, young love, and true friendships. Freddy discovers that having a girlfriend can be fun, but also toxic.

Friendships blossom between a stray dog, an elephant, and a gorilla as they try to escape a roadside attraction.

After being deceived into thinking she was terminally ill for the first 18 years of her life, tensions flare as Rose Gold and her mother live together again after her mother’s stint in prison for child abuse.

No one tells new mother’s what to expect emotionally directly after childbirth. This graphic novel brings to life those feelings and emotions with precise detail.

The author tells her story about growing up in a poor neighborhood with multiple family members in prison, and how she ended up forming one of the most important movements in our history, the Black Lives Matter movement.

Anthony collects and writes short stories about the things he finds on the street and in parks. When he passes away, he trusts Laura, his housekeeper, to return these items to their original owners.

An old apartment building in Chicago is harboring a deep, dark secret within its pipes, keeping it alive…

A realistic fantasy novel about a young boy guiding a little girl across the desert to freedom.

In this outrageously funny romance novel, the first son of the first female president of the United States and the prince of England engage in an unlikely relationship.

Best of 2021

Ari and Dante, together at last. A sequel.

Hardcore wrestler Mick Foley writes of his love of Christmas and becoming a Santa ambassador.

A couple go through the process of IVF in order to have a child. Warning: ugly crying ahead.

A young woman and teen mom discovers her passion for cooking and family.

The stickiest, super sweetest LGBT+ love story you'll ever read. Volume 1 of 3. Volume 4 coming December 2021!

Self-proclaimed shintrovert (shy introvert) spends a year saying YES and extroverting on purpose.

Former Playboy Playmate reveals the true story behind being Hugh Hefner's #1 girlfriend.

Historical horror at its finest.

A present-day woman uncovers a vial, which helps her solve a mystery from 1791, and also helps her rediscover her personal passions.

Set in an alternate reality in which Hillary Rodham doesn't marry Bill Clinton, but instead forges her own political path.

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